UNIT 5. TIME FOR DISCOVERY » Стр.196 (4)

A 1. What is the full name of the UK? — The full name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 2. Where is it situated? — The UK is situated north-west of the European continent between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. 3. How many parts does the Kingdom consist of? — The Kingdom consists of four parts. 4. What are the names of the parts of the UK? — The names of the parts of the UK are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 5. What is the capital of the country? — The capital of the country is-London. 6. What river is the longest in Great Britain? — The longest river in Great Britain is the Severn. B 1. What does the flag of the UK look like? — It consists of the red cross of St. George (patron saint of England), edged in white superimposed on the Cross of St. Patrick (patron saint of lreland), which are superimposed on the Saltire of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland). 2. Why is the flag of the UK called Union Jack? — It is so called because it combines the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign - the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland. 3. What is the highest mountain in the UK? — Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK. 4. Where is the highest mountain situated? — It is situated in the Grampian range in northern Scotland. 5. What is British money called? — The British money is called the pound sterling. 6. Who is the head of the United Kingdom? — The head of the United Kingdom is the Queen.